Montague Gordon Poff1,2

M, #20881, b. 22 Jul 1901, d. 5 Oct 1964
Display Family
MotherMartha Alice Poff b. 14 May 1883, d. 11 May 1955
Birth*22 Jul 1901 Montague was born at Huffville, Floyd Co, VA, on 22 Jul 1901.
Montague's death certificate states he was the son of Alice Tincher [2nd husband's surname] and an unknown Poff [as reported by his son Carl, who may or may not have known of Montague's actual parentage]. In Montague's marriage record, his mother was listed as "Martha A.", and the affiant was "J.H. Martin, stepfather". J.H. Martin married Martha Alice Poff in 1909 in Montgomery Co, VA, and the family was found in Mercer Co. in 1910, then were living in Gatewood in 1920.3,1,4,2 
 He was the son of Martha Alice Poff. 
(Witness) Census11 May 1910 Montague Gordon Poff appeared on the census of 11 May 1910 in the household of James Henry Martin and Martha Alice Poff at Spanishburg, Mercer Co, WV.2 
Marriage*1 Mar 1919 He married Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones at Gatewood, Fayette Co, WV, on 1 Mar 1919.
Montague Poff, age 18, single, b. Montgomery Co, VA, res. Gatewood, par. n/a & Martha A., miner; Katherine Jones, age 22, single, b. Greenbrier Co, WV, res. Gatewood, par. J.W. & n/a; md by J.S. Zigler at Gatewood; affiant J.H. Martin, groom's stepfather.5,6,2 
EmploymentJan 1920 Occupation: laborer in Jan 1920 at Kaymoor, Fayette Co, WV. Coal mine.2 
Census2 Jan 1920 Montague Gordon Poff and Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones appeared on the census as head of household at Kaymoor, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Jan 1920.2 
Employment*Apr 1930 Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1930 at Gatewood, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Census*18 Apr 1930 Montague Gordon Poff and Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones appeared on the census as head of household at Gatewood, Fayette Co, WV, on 18 Apr 1930.2 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: coal miner in Apr 1940 at Gatewood, Fayette Co, WV.7 
Census25 Apr 1940 Montague Gordon Poff and Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones appeared on the census as head of household at Gatewood, Fayette Co, WV, on 25 Apr 1940.2 
(informant) Death15 May 1941 Montague was informant for the death of William Taylor Poff at Gatewood, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 May 1941.8,9 
EmploymentFeb 1942 Occupation: coal miner in Feb 1942 at Minden, Fayette Co, WV. New River & Pocahontas Co Co.3 
Mlt-Registration*16 Feb 1942 Montague Gordon Poff registered for the draft on 16 Feb 1942 at Fayette Co, WV.3 
Residence*16 Feb 1942 Montague Gordon Poff and Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones resided at Gatewood, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Feb 1942.3 
Residence*11 May 1955 Montague Gordon Poff resided at Rainelle, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 11 May 1955.10 
Death*5 Oct 1964 Montague died on 5 Oct 1964 at Rainelle, Greenbrier Co, WV, at age 63.1,9,4 
Burial*7 Oct 1964 His body was interred on 7 Oct 1964 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, at Huse Memorial Park.1,9 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
11 May 1910Spanishburg, Mercer Co, WVJames Henry Martin, Martha Alice Poff, Percy Wade Martin and Montague Gordon Poff2
2 Jan 1920Kaymoor, Fayette Co, WVMontague Gordon Poff, Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones and Madeline Marjory Poff2
18 Apr 1930Gatewood, Fayette Co, WVMontague Gordon Poff, Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones, Madeline Marjory Poff, Helen E. Poff, Jennings Poff and Carl Thomas Poff2
25 Apr 1940Gatewood, Fayette Co, WVMontague Gordon Poff, Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones, Madeline Marjory Poff, Helen E. Poff, Jennings Poff and Carl Thomas Poff2

Partners and Children
Marriage*1 Mar 1919 He married Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones at Gatewood, Fayette Co, WV, on 1 Mar 1919.
Montague Poff, age 18, single, b. Montgomery Co, VA, res. Gatewood, par. n/a & Martha A., miner; Katherine Jones, age 22, single, b. Greenbrier Co, WV, res. Gatewood, par. J.W. & n/a; md by J.S. Zigler at Gatewood; affiant J.H. Martin, groom's stepfather.5,6,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Montague Gordon Poff, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tuesday, 6 Oct 1964.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  5. [S2712] WV Marriages.
  6. [S2709] Larry G. Shuck., Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1903-1931 and Personal Property Tax Records for 1831 and 1833 (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 2006),.
  7. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  8. [S237] Obituary, W.T. Poff, Bluefield (WV) Daily Telegraph, Saturday, 17 May 1941.
  9. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  10. [S237] Obituary, Martha Alice Tincher, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Thursday, 12 May 1955.

Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones1,2,3

F, #20882, b. 30 Jun 1896, d. 20 Jun 1972
Display Family
Birth*30 Jun 1896 Katherine was born at Dawson, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 30 Jun 1896. Daughter of John and Virginia (Hodgeson) Jones.1,3 
Marriage*1 Mar 1919 She married Montague Gordon Poff at Gatewood, Fayette Co, WV, on 1 Mar 1919.
Montague Poff, age 18, single, b. Montgomery Co, VA, res. Gatewood, par. n/a & Martha A., miner; Katherine Jones, age 22, single, b. Greenbrier Co, WV, res. Gatewood, par. J.W. & n/a; md by J.S. Zigler at Gatewood; affiant J.H. Martin, groom's stepfather.4,5,3 
Census2 Jan 1920 Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones and Montague Gordon Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Kaymoor, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Jan 1920.3 
Census*18 Apr 1930 Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones and Montague Gordon Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Gatewood, Fayette Co, WV, on 18 Apr 1930.3 
Census25 Apr 1940 Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones and Montague Gordon Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Gatewood, Fayette Co, WV, on 25 Apr 1940.3 
Residence*16 Feb 1942 Montague Gordon Poff and Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones resided at Gatewood, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Feb 1942.6 
Residence*5 Oct 1964 She resided at Rainelle, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 5 Oct 1964.2 
Residence7 Nov 1965 She resided at East Rainelle, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 7 Nov 1965.7 
ResidenceJun 1972 She resided at Rainelle, Greenbrier Co, WV, in Jun 1972.1 
Death*20 Jun 1972 She died on 20 Jun 1972 at Oak Hill Hospital, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at age 75..1 
Burial*23 Jun 1972 She was buried on 23 Jun 1972 at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 Jan 1920Kaymoor, Fayette Co, WVMontague Gordon Poff, Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones and Madeline Marjory Poff3
18 Apr 1930Gatewood, Fayette Co, WVMontague Gordon Poff, Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones, Madeline Marjory Poff, Helen E. Poff, Jennings Poff and Carl Thomas Poff3
25 Apr 1940Gatewood, Fayette Co, WVMontague Gordon Poff, Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones, Madeline Marjory Poff, Helen E. Poff, Jennings Poff and Carl Thomas Poff3

Partners and Children
Marriage*1 Mar 1919 She married Montague Gordon Poff at Gatewood, Fayette Co, WV, on 1 Mar 1919.
Montague Poff, age 18, single, b. Montgomery Co, VA, res. Gatewood, par. n/a & Martha A., miner; Katherine Jones, age 22, single, b. Greenbrier Co, WV, res. Gatewood, par. J.W. & n/a; md by J.S. Zigler at Gatewood; affiant J.H. Martin, groom's stepfather.4,5,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Katie Poff, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Thursday, 22 June 1972.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Montague Gordon Poff, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tuesday, 6 Oct 1964.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages.
  5. [S2709] Larry G. Shuck., Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1903-1931 and Personal Property Tax Records for 1831 and 1833 (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 2006),.
  6. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  7. [S237] Obituary, William Harry Jones, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tuesday, 9 Nov 1965.

Madeline Marjory Poff1,2

F, #20883, b. circa 1919
Display Family
FatherMontague Gordon Poff1 b. 22 Jul 1901, d. 5 Oct 1964
MotherKatherine Ellen "Katie" Jones1 b. 30 Jun 1896, d. 20 Jun 1972
Birth*circa 1919 Madeline was born at Gatewood, Fayette Co, WV, circa 1919. 1920 census age 0/12.1,3 
 She was the daughter of Montague Gordon Poff and Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones.1 
(Witness) Census2 Jan 1920 Madeline Marjory Poff appeared on the census of 2 Jan 1920 in the household of Montague Gordon Poff and Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones at Kaymoor, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census18 Apr 1930 Madeline Marjory Poff appeared on the census of 18 Apr 1930 in the household of Montague Gordon Poff and Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones at Gatewood, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census25 Apr 1940 Madeline Marjory Poff appeared on the census of 25 Apr 1940 in the household of Montague Gordon Poff and Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones at Gatewood, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*22 Feb 1941 She married George Harrison Treadway Jr at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 22 Feb 1941.
Harrison Treadway, age 21, single, b. Beckwith, res. Beckwith, par. Geo & Ida, laborer; Madalyn Poff, age 21, single, b. Gatewood, res. Gatewood, par. Montague & Kate; md by Jas. F. Frame at Fayetteville.3 
Marriage* Madeline Marjory Poff married James W. Kenney.4 
Residence*5 Oct 1964 Madeline Marjory Poff resided at Rainelle, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 5 Oct 1964.5 
Residence20 Jun 1972 She resided at Rainelle, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 20 Jun 1972.4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 Jan 1920Kaymoor, Fayette Co, WVMontague Gordon Poff, Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones and Madeline Marjory Poff1
18 Apr 1930Gatewood, Fayette Co, WVMontague Gordon Poff, Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones, Madeline Marjory Poff, Helen E. Poff, Jennings Poff and Carl Thomas Poff1
25 Apr 1940Gatewood, Fayette Co, WVMontague Gordon Poff, Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones, Madeline Marjory Poff, Helen E. Poff, Jennings Poff and Carl Thomas Poff1

Partners and Children
Marriage*22 Feb 1941 She married George Harrison Treadway Jr at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 22 Feb 1941.
Harrison Treadway, age 21, single, b. Beckwith, res. Beckwith, par. Geo & Ida, laborer; Madalyn Poff, age 21, single, b. Gatewood, res. Gatewood, par. Montague & Kate; md by Jas. F. Frame at Fayetteville.3 
Child

Partners and Children
Marriage* Madeline Marjory Poff married James W. Kenney.4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Katie Poff, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Thursday, 22 June 1972.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Montague Gordon Poff, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tuesday, 6 Oct 1964.
  6. [S2719] Raleigh Co, WV Marriage Permits, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 14 April 1971.

Helen E. Poff1

F, #20884, b. circa 1922
Display Family
FatherMontague Gordon Poff1 b. 22 Jul 1901, d. 5 Oct 1964
MotherKatherine Ellen "Katie" Jones1 b. 30 Jun 1896, d. 20 Jun 1972
Birth*circa 1922 Helen E. Poff was born circa 1922 at WV.1 
 She was the daughter of Montague Gordon Poff and Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones.1 
(Witness) Census18 Apr 1930 Helen E. Poff appeared on the census of 18 Apr 1930 in the household of Montague Gordon Poff and Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones at Gatewood, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census25 Apr 1940 Helen E. Poff appeared on the census of 25 Apr 1940 in the household of Montague Gordon Poff and Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones at Gatewood, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage* Helen E. Poff married William W. Thomas.2 
Residence*5 Oct 1964 Helen E. Poff resided at Falls Church, VA, on 5 Oct 1964.3 
Residence20 Jun 1972 She resided at Falls Church, VA, on 20 Jun 1972.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
18 Apr 1930Gatewood, Fayette Co, WVMontague Gordon Poff, Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones, Madeline Marjory Poff, Helen E. Poff, Jennings Poff and Carl Thomas Poff1
25 Apr 1940Gatewood, Fayette Co, WVMontague Gordon Poff, Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones, Madeline Marjory Poff, Helen E. Poff, Jennings Poff and Carl Thomas Poff1

Partners and Children
Marriage* Helen E. Poff married William W. Thomas.2 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Katie Poff, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Thursday, 22 June 1972.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Montague Gordon Poff, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tuesday, 6 Oct 1964.

Carl Thomas Poff1,2

M, #20885, b. 19 Mar 1927
Display Family
FatherMontague Gordon Poff1 b. 22 Jul 1901, d. 5 Oct 1964
MotherKatherine Ellen "Katie" Jones1 b. 30 Jun 1896, d. 20 Jun 1972
Birth*19 Mar 1927 Carl was born at Gatewood, Fayette Co, WV, on 19 Mar 1927.3,1,2 
 He was the son of Montague Gordon Poff and Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones.1 
(Witness) Census18 Apr 1930 Carl Thomas Poff appeared on the census of 18 Apr 1930 in the household of Montague Gordon Poff and Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones at Gatewood, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census25 Apr 1940 Carl Thomas Poff appeared on the census of 25 Apr 1940 in the household of Montague Gordon Poff and Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones at Gatewood, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*14 Sep 1950 He married Lucy Mae Gilkeson at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co, VA, on 14 Sep 1950.
Carl Thomas Poff, age 23, single, b. Gatewood, WV, res. Rainelle, WV, par. Montague Gordon Poff & Katie Ellen Jones, tel. opr., C&O Ry Co; Lucy Mae Gilkeson, age 21, single, b. Rainelle, WV, res. Rainelle, par. Henry Owen Gilkeson & Margarette Pearl Simms; md by F.W. Long at Clifton Forge.2 
(informant) Death5 Oct 1964 Carl was informant for the death of Montague Gordon Poff at Rainelle, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 5 Oct 1964.4,5,6 
Residence*5 Oct 1964 Carl Thomas Poff resided at Rainelle, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 5 Oct 1964.4 
Residence20 Jun 1972 He resided at Rainelle, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 20 Jun 1972.7 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
18 Apr 1930Gatewood, Fayette Co, WVMontague Gordon Poff, Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones, Madeline Marjory Poff, Helen E. Poff, Jennings Poff and Carl Thomas Poff1
25 Apr 1940Gatewood, Fayette Co, WVMontague Gordon Poff, Katherine Ellen "Katie" Jones, Madeline Marjory Poff, Helen E. Poff, Jennings Poff and Carl Thomas Poff1

Partners and Children
Marriage*14 Sep 1950 He married Lucy Mae Gilkeson at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co, VA, on 14 Sep 1950.
Carl Thomas Poff, age 23, single, b. Gatewood, WV, res. Rainelle, WV, par. Montague Gordon Poff & Katie Ellen Jones, tel. opr., C&O Ry Co; Lucy Mae Gilkeson, age 21, single, b. Rainelle, WV, res. Rainelle, par. Henry Owen Gilkeson & Margarette Pearl Simms; md by F.W. Long at Clifton Forge.2 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  3. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Montague Gordon Poff, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tuesday, 6 Oct 1964.
  5. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  6. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Katie Poff, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Thursday, 22 June 1972.

Ellen Frances Jackson1,2,3

F, #20886, b. circa 1850, d. 1920
Display Family
Birth*circa 1850 Ellen was born at Floyd Co, VA, circa 1850.4,1 
Marriage*21 Mar 1868 She married William Taylor Poff at Floyd Co, VA, on 21 Mar 1868.
William T. Poff, age 18, single, b. Floyd Co, VA, par. Lewis & A. Poff; Ellen F. Jackson, age 16, single, b. Floyd Co, VA, par. n/a & Mary Jackson.1,4 
Census28 Sep 1870 Ellen Frances Jackson and William Taylor Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Locust Grove Twp, Floyd Co, VA, on 28 Sep 1870.4 
CensusJun 1880 Ellen Frances Jackson and William Taylor Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Cave Spring Dist, Roanoke Co, VA, in Jun 1880.4 
Census15 Jun 1900 Ellen Frances Jackson and William Taylor Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Christiansburg Dist, Montgomery Co, VA, on 15 Jun 1900.4 
Num Child*15 Jun 1900 Ellen Frances Jackson and William Taylor Poff had 9 children, with 7 living at the time of the census in 1900.4 
Num Child23 Apr 1910 Ellen Frances Jackson and William Taylor Poff had 7 children, with 7 living at the time of the census in 1910.4 
Census*23 Apr 1910 Ellen Frances Jackson and William Taylor Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Christiansburg Dist, Montgomery Co, VA, on 23 Apr 1910.4 
(Witness) Census13 Jan 1920 Ellen Frances Jackson appeared on the census of 13 Jan 1920 in the household of James Thomas Poff and Mary Pearl Fletcher at Athens Precinct, Mercer Co, WV.4 
Death*1920 Ellen died in 1920.5,4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
28 Sep 1870Locust Grove Twp, Floyd Co, VAWilliam Taylor Poff, Ellen Frances Jackson and Anna Eliza Poff4
Jun 1880Cave Spring Dist, Roanoke Co, VAWilliam Taylor Poff, Ellen Frances Jackson, Anna Eliza Poff, William Asa Poff and Mary Elizabeth Poff4
15 Jun 1900Christiansburg Dist, Montgomery Co, VAWilliam Taylor Poff, Ellen Frances Jackson, Martha Alice Poff, Effie Constance Poff and Brainard Wheeler Poff4
23 Apr 1910Christiansburg Dist, Montgomery Co, VAWilliam Taylor Poff, Ellen Frances Jackson, Otho Elbert Light and Effie Constance Poff4
13 Jan 1920Athens Precinct, Mercer Co, WVJames Thomas Poff, Mary Pearl Fletcher, Annie H. Poff, Josephine B. Poff, William Taylor Poff and Ellen Frances Jackson4

Partners and Children
Marriage*21 Mar 1868 She married William Taylor Poff at Floyd Co, VA, on 21 Mar 1868.
William T. Poff, age 18, single, b. Floyd Co, VA, par. Lewis & A. Poff; Ellen F. Jackson, age 16, single, b. Floyd Co, VA, par. n/a & Mary Jackson.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
  2. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, of William Taylor Poff.
  3. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, of James Thomas Poff.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S237] Obituary, W.T. Poff, Bluefield (WV) Daily Telegraph, Saturday, 17 May 1941.

James Thomas Poff1

M, #20887, b. 27 Sep 1881, d. 18 Jul 1939
Display Family
FatherWilliam Taylor Poff1 b. 20 May 1848, d. 15 May 1941
MotherEllen Frances Jackson1 b. circa 1850, d. 1920
Birth227 Sep 1880 Conflicting evidence states that James was born at Floyd Co, VA, on 27 Sep 1880.2 
Birth*27 Sep 1881 James was born at Floyd Co, VA, on 27 Sep 1881.1,3,4 
 He was the son of William Taylor Poff and Ellen Frances Jackson.1 
Marriage*circa 1901 James Thomas Poff married Emma (?) circa 1901.1 
EmploymentApr 1910 Occupation: farmer in Apr 1910 at Christiansburg Dist, Montgomery Co, VA.1 
Census*23 Apr 1910 James Thomas Poff and Emma (?) appeared on the census as head of household at Christiansburg Dist, Montgomery Co, VA, on 23 Apr 1910.1 
Marriage*circa 1913 James Thomas Poff married Mary Pearl Fletcher circa 1913.1 
EmploymentSep 1918 Occupation: farmer in Sep 1918 at Hatcher, Mercer Co, WV.3 
Mlt-Registration*12 Sep 1918 James Thomas Poff registered for the draft on 12 Sep 1918 at Mercer Co, WV.3 
Residence*12 Sep 1918 He resided at Hatcher, Mercer Co, WV, on 12 Sep 1918.3 
EmploymentJan 1920 Occupation: farmer in Jan 1920 at Athens Precinct, Mercer Co, WV.1 
Census13 Jan 1920 He and Mary Pearl Fletcher appeared on the census as head of household at Athens Precinct, Mercer Co, WV, on 13 Jan 1920.1 
Employment*Apr 1930 Occupation: farmer in Apr 1930 at Pisgah Rd, Plymouth Dist, Mercer Co, WV.1 
Census*15 Apr 1930 James Thomas Poff and Mary Pearl Fletcher appeared on the census as head of household at Pisgah Rd, Plymouth Dist, Mercer Co, WV, on 15 Apr 1930.1 
Death*18 Jul 1939 James died on 18 Jul 1939 at Pisgah, Mercer Co, WV, at age 57.2 
Burial*20 Jul 1939 His body was interred on 20 Jul 1939 at Athens, Mercer Co, WV.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
23 Apr 1910Christiansburg Dist, Montgomery Co, VAJames Thomas Poff, Emma (?), Hazel Poff and Naomi Poff1
13 Jan 1920Athens Precinct, Mercer Co, WVJames Thomas Poff, Mary Pearl Fletcher, Annie H. Poff, Josephine B. Poff, William Taylor Poff and Ellen Frances Jackson1
15 Apr 1930Pisgah Rd, Plymouth Dist, Mercer Co, WVJames Thomas Poff, Mary Pearl Fletcher, Annie H. Poff, Josephine B. Poff and William Taylor Poff1

Partners and Children
Marriage*circa 1901 James Thomas Poff married Emma (?) circa 1901.1 
Children

Partners and Children
Marriage*circa 1913 James Thomas Poff married Mary Pearl Fletcher circa 1913.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  3. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, location only.

Mary Pearl Fletcher1,2

F, #20888, b. circa 1892
Display Family
Birth*circa 1892 Mary Pearl Fletcher was born circa 1892 at WV.1 
Marriage*circa 1913 She married James Thomas Poff, son of William Taylor Poff and Ellen Frances Jackson, circa 1913.1 
Census13 Jan 1920 Mary Pearl Fletcher and James Thomas Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Athens Precinct, Mercer Co, WV, on 13 Jan 1920.1 
Census*15 Apr 1930 Mary Pearl Fletcher and James Thomas Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Pisgah Rd, Plymouth Dist, Mercer Co, WV, on 15 Apr 1930.1 
Employment*May 1940 Occupation: farmer in May 1940 at Plymouth Dist, Mercer Co, WV.1 
Census*2 May 1940 Mary Pearl Fletcher appeared on the census as head of household at Plymouth Dist, Mercer Co, WV, on 2 May 1940.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
13 Jan 1920Athens Precinct, Mercer Co, WVJames Thomas Poff, Mary Pearl Fletcher, Annie H. Poff, Josephine B. Poff, William Taylor Poff and Ellen Frances Jackson1
15 Apr 1930Pisgah Rd, Plymouth Dist, Mercer Co, WVJames Thomas Poff, Mary Pearl Fletcher, Annie H. Poff, Josephine B. Poff and William Taylor Poff1
2 May 1940Plymouth Dist, Mercer Co, WVMary Pearl Fletcher and William Taylor Poff1

Partners and Children
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, of husband.

Annie H. Poff1

F, #20889, b. circa 1914
Display Family
FatherJames Thomas Poff1 b. 27 Sep 1881, d. 18 Jul 1939
MotherMary Pearl Fletcher1 b. circa 1892
Birth*circa 1914 Annie H. Poff was born circa 1914 at WV.1 
 She was the daughter of James Thomas Poff and Mary Pearl Fletcher.1 
(Witness) Census13 Jan 1920 Annie H. Poff appeared on the census of 13 Jan 1920 in the household of James Thomas Poff and Mary Pearl Fletcher at Athens Precinct, Mercer Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census15 Apr 1930 Annie H. Poff appeared on the census of 15 Apr 1930 in the household of James Thomas Poff and Mary Pearl Fletcher at Pisgah Rd, Plymouth Dist, Mercer Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
13 Jan 1920Athens Precinct, Mercer Co, WVJames Thomas Poff, Mary Pearl Fletcher, Annie H. Poff, Josephine B. Poff, William Taylor Poff and Ellen Frances Jackson1
15 Apr 1930Pisgah Rd, Plymouth Dist, Mercer Co, WVJames Thomas Poff, Mary Pearl Fletcher, Annie H. Poff, Josephine B. Poff and William Taylor Poff1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Josephine B. Poff1

F, #20890, b. circa 1914
Display Family
FatherJames Thomas Poff1 b. 27 Sep 1881, d. 18 Jul 1939
MotherMary Pearl Fletcher1 b. circa 1892
Birth*circa 1914 Josephine B. Poff was born circa 1914 at WV.1 
 She was the daughter of James Thomas Poff and Mary Pearl Fletcher.1 
(Witness) Census13 Jan 1920 Josephine B. Poff appeared on the census of 13 Jan 1920 in the household of James Thomas Poff and Mary Pearl Fletcher at Athens Precinct, Mercer Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census15 Apr 1930 Josephine B. Poff appeared on the census of 15 Apr 1930 in the household of James Thomas Poff and Mary Pearl Fletcher at Pisgah Rd, Plymouth Dist, Mercer Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
13 Jan 1920Athens Precinct, Mercer Co, WVJames Thomas Poff, Mary Pearl Fletcher, Annie H. Poff, Josephine B. Poff, William Taylor Poff and Ellen Frances Jackson1
15 Apr 1930Pisgah Rd, Plymouth Dist, Mercer Co, WVJames Thomas Poff, Mary Pearl Fletcher, Annie H. Poff, Josephine B. Poff and William Taylor Poff1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Zella Virginia Poff1,2

F, #20891
Display Family
FatherJames Thomas Poff1 b. 27 Sep 1881, d. 18 Jul 1939
MotherMary Pearl Fletcher1 b. circa 1892
 Zella Virginia Poff is the daughter of James Thomas Poff and Mary Pearl Fletcher.1 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Mercer Co, WV.

Lura Mae Poff1

F, #20892
Display Family
FatherJames Thomas Poff1 b. 27 Sep 1881, d. 18 Jul 1939
MotherMary Pearl Fletcher1 b. circa 1892
 Lura Mae Poff is the daughter of James Thomas Poff and Mary Pearl Fletcher.1 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Naomi Poff1

F, #20893, b. circa 1906
Display Family
FatherJames Thomas Poff1 b. 27 Sep 1881, d. 18 Jul 1939
MotherEmma (?) b. circa 1883
Birth*circa 1906 Naomi Poff was born circa 1906 at VA.1 
 She was the daughter of James Thomas Poff and Emma (?)1 
(Witness) Census23 Apr 1910 Naomi Poff appeared on the census of 23 Apr 1910 in the household of James Thomas Poff and Emma (?) at Christiansburg Dist, Montgomery Co, VA.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
23 Apr 1910Christiansburg Dist, Montgomery Co, VAJames Thomas Poff, Emma (?), Hazel Poff and Naomi Poff1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Effie Constance Poff1,2

F, #20894, b. 23 Mar 1886, d. 10 Dec 1962
Display Family
FatherWilliam Taylor Poff1 b. 20 May 1848, d. 15 May 1941
MotherEllen Frances Jackson1 b. circa 1850, d. 1920
Birth*23 Mar 1886 Effie was born at VA on 23 Mar 1886.2,1 
 She was the daughter of William Taylor Poff and Ellen Frances Jackson.1 
(Witness) Census15 Jun 1900 Effie Constance Poff appeared on the census of 15 Jun 1900 in the household of William Taylor Poff and Ellen Frances Jackson at Christiansburg Dist, Montgomery Co, VA.1 
Marriage*21 Jul 1906 She married Otho Elbert Light at Montgomery Co, VA, on 21 Jul 1906.
Otho E. Light, age 21, par. H.N. & May Light; Effie C. Poff, age 20, par. W.P & E. Poff.3,1 
(Witness) Census23 Apr 1910 Effie Constance Poff appeared on the census of 23 Apr 1910 in the household of William Taylor Poff and Ellen Frances Jackson at Christiansburg Dist, Montgomery Co, VA.1 
Num Child*23 Apr 1910 Effie Constance Poff and Otho Elbert Light had 1 children, with 1 living at the time of the census in 1910.1 
Census*6 Jan 1920 Effie Constance Poff and Otho Elbert Light appeared on the census as head of household at Indian Valley Dist, Floyd Co, VA, on 6 Jan 1920.1 
Census11 Apr 1930 Effie Constance Poff and Otho Elbert Light appeared on the census as head of household at Tunstall Dist, Pittsylvania Co, VA, on 11 Apr 1930.1 
Census5 Apr 1940 Effie Constance Poff and Otho Elbert Light appeared on the census as head of household at Danville, VA, on 5 Apr 1940.1 
Residence*15 May 1941 Effie Constance Poff resided at Danville, VA, on 15 May 1941.4 
Residence11 May 1955 She resided at Danville, VA, on 11 May 1955.5 
Death*10 Dec 1962 Effie died on 10 Dec 1962 at Memorial Hosp, Danville, VA, at age 76. Informant was Mrs. Garland Light.2 
Burial* Her body was interred at Danville, VA, at Danville Mem Gardens.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 Jun 1900Christiansburg Dist, Montgomery Co, VAWilliam Taylor Poff, Ellen Frances Jackson, Martha Alice Poff, Effie Constance Poff and Brainard Wheeler Poff1
23 Apr 1910Christiansburg Dist, Montgomery Co, VAWilliam Taylor Poff, Ellen Frances Jackson, Otho Elbert Light and Effie Constance Poff1
6 Jan 1920Indian Valley Dist, Floyd Co, VAOtho Elbert Light, Effie Constance Poff, Beatrice M. Light, Garland W. Light, Nona G. Light, Oliver C. Light and Stanley E. Light1
11 Apr 1930Tunstall Dist, Pittsylvania Co, VAOtho Elbert Light, Effie Constance Poff, Garland W. Light, Nona G. Light, Oliver C. Light, Stanley E. Light, Doye W. Light, Leland G. Sutphin and Beatrice M. Light1
5 Apr 1940Danville, VAOtho Elbert Light, Effie Constance Poff and Doye W. Light1

Partners and Children
Marriage*21 Jul 1906 She married Otho Elbert Light at Montgomery Co, VA, on 21 Jul 1906.
Otho E. Light, age 21, par. H.N. & May Light; Effie C. Poff, age 20, par. W.P & E. Poff.3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  3. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
  4. [S237] Obituary, W.T. Poff, Bluefield (WV) Daily Telegraph, Saturday, 17 May 1941.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Martha Alice Tincher, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Thursday, 12 May 1955.

Otho Elbert Light1,2,3

M, #20895, b. 6 Jun 1885, d. 16 May 1968
Display Family
Birth*6 Jun 1885 Otho was born at Floyd Co, VA, on 6 Jun 1885.
Son of Henry W. Light & Lena Lawrence.3,1 
Marriage*21 Jul 1906 He married Effie Constance Poff at Montgomery Co, VA, on 21 Jul 1906.
Otho E. Light, age 21, par. H.N. & May Light; Effie C. Poff, age 20, par. W.P & E. Poff.2,1 
EmploymentApr 1910 Occupation: laborer in Apr 1910 at Christiansburg Dist, Montgomery Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census23 Apr 1910 Otho Elbert Light appeared on the census of 23 Apr 1910 in the household of William Taylor Poff and Ellen Frances Jackson at Christiansburg Dist, Montgomery Co, VA.1 
Num Child*23 Apr 1910 Otho Elbert Light and Effie Constance Poff had 1 children, with 1 living at the time of the census in 1910.1 
Employment*Jan 1920 Otho's occupation: Huckster, buying and selling pasture at Indian Valley Dist, Floyd Co, VA, in Jan 1920.1 
Census*6 Jan 1920 He and Effie Constance Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Indian Valley Dist, Floyd Co, VA, on 6 Jan 1920.1 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: carpenter in Apr 1930 at Tunstall Dist, Pittsylvania Co, VA.1 
Census11 Apr 1930 Otho Elbert Light and Effie Constance Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Tunstall Dist, Pittsylvania Co, VA, on 11 Apr 1930.1 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: carpenter in Apr 1940 at Danville, Pittsylvania Co, VA. Building.1 
Census5 Apr 1940 Otho Elbert Light and Effie Constance Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Danville, VA, on 5 Apr 1940.1 
Death*16 May 1968 Otho died on 16 May 1968 at Memorial Hosp, Danville, VA, at age 82. Informant was Mrs. Helen Light.3 
Burial* His body was interred at Danville, VA, at Danville Mem Gardens.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
23 Apr 1910Christiansburg Dist, Montgomery Co, VAWilliam Taylor Poff, Ellen Frances Jackson, Otho Elbert Light and Effie Constance Poff1
6 Jan 1920Indian Valley Dist, Floyd Co, VAOtho Elbert Light, Effie Constance Poff, Beatrice M. Light, Garland W. Light, Nona G. Light, Oliver C. Light and Stanley E. Light1
11 Apr 1930Tunstall Dist, Pittsylvania Co, VAOtho Elbert Light, Effie Constance Poff, Garland W. Light, Nona G. Light, Oliver C. Light, Stanley E. Light, Doye W. Light, Leland G. Sutphin and Beatrice M. Light1
5 Apr 1940Danville, VAOtho Elbert Light, Effie Constance Poff and Doye W. Light1

Partners and Children
Marriage*21 Jul 1906 He married Effie Constance Poff at Montgomery Co, VA, on 21 Jul 1906.
Otho E. Light, age 21, par. H.N. & May Light; Effie C. Poff, age 20, par. W.P & E. Poff.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
  3. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.

Emma (?)1

F, #20896, b. circa 1883
Display Family
Birth*circa 1883 Emma (?) was born circa 1883 at VA.1 
Marriage*circa 1901 She married James Thomas Poff, son of William Taylor Poff and Ellen Frances Jackson, circa 1901.1 
Census23 Apr 1910 Emma (?) and James Thomas Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Christiansburg Dist, Montgomery Co, VA, on 23 Apr 1910.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
23 Apr 1910Christiansburg Dist, Montgomery Co, VAJames Thomas Poff, Emma (?), Hazel Poff and Naomi Poff1

Partners and Children
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Hazel Poff1

F, #20897, b. circa 1905
Display Family
FatherJames Thomas Poff1 b. 27 Sep 1881, d. 18 Jul 1939
MotherEmma (?)1 b. circa 1883
Birth*circa 1905 Hazel Poff was born circa 1905 at VA.1 
 She was the daughter of James Thomas Poff and Emma (?)1 
(Witness) Census23 Apr 1910 Hazel Poff appeared on the census of 23 Apr 1910 in the household of James Thomas Poff and Emma (?) at Christiansburg Dist, Montgomery Co, VA.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
23 Apr 1910Christiansburg Dist, Montgomery Co, VAJames Thomas Poff, Emma (?), Hazel Poff and Naomi Poff1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Martha Alice Poff1

F, #20898, b. 14 May 1883, d. 11 May 1955
Display Family
FatherWilliam Taylor Poff1 b. 20 May 1848, d. 15 May 1941
MotherEllen Frances Jackson1 b. circa 1850, d. 1920
Birth*14 May 1883 Martha was born at VA on 14 May 1883.2,1 
 She was the daughter of William Taylor Poff and Ellen Frances Jackson.1 
(Witness) Census15 Jun 1900 Martha Alice Poff appeared on the census of 15 Jun 1900 in the household of William Taylor Poff and Ellen Frances Jackson at Christiansburg Dist, Montgomery Co, VA.1 
Marriage*22 Nov 1909 She married James Henry Martin at Montgomery Co, VA, on 22 Nov 1909.
J.H. Martin, age 53, par. R. & M. Martin; M.A. Poff, age 26, par. W.T. & E.F. Poff.3,1 
Census11 May 1910 Martha Alice Poff and James Henry Martin appeared on the census as head of household at Spanishburg, Mercer Co, WV, on 11 May 1910.1 
Num Child*11 May 1910 Martha Alice Poff and James Henry Martin had 0 children, with 0 living at the time of the census in 1910.1 
Census*31 Jan 1920 Martha Alice Poff and James Henry Martin appeared on the census as head of household at Gatewood, Fayette Co, WV, on 31 Jan 1920.1 
(Witness) Census17 Apr 1930 Martha Alice Poff appeared on the census of 17 Apr 1930 in the household of Percy Wade Martin and Georgia Gladys Reed at Gatewood, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage14 Sep 1935 She married Henry Ballard Tincher at Gatewood, Fayette Co, WV, on 14 Sep 1935.
H.B. Tincher, age 48, widower, b. Fayette Co, res. Salem, par. H.L. & Anna, salesman; Alice Martin, age 53, widow, b. VA, res. Gatewood, par. n/a; md by E.L. Clower at Gatewood.4 
Census18 Apr 1940 Martha Alice Poff and Henry Ballard Tincher appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 18 Apr 1940.1 
Residence*15 May 1941 Martha Alice Poff resided at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 May 1941.5 
Census*4 Apr 1950 She and Henry Ballard Tincher appeared on the census as head of household at Gatewood, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 Apr 1950.1 
Death*11 May 1955 Martha died on 11 May 1955 at Rt 1, Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, at age 71.2,6 
Burial*13 May 1955 Her body was interred on 13 May 1955 at Gatewood, Fayette Co, WV, at Bibb Cemetery.2,6 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 Jun 1900Christiansburg Dist, Montgomery Co, VAWilliam Taylor Poff, Ellen Frances Jackson, Martha Alice Poff, Effie Constance Poff and Brainard Wheeler Poff1
11 May 1910Spanishburg, Mercer Co, WVJames Henry Martin, Martha Alice Poff, Percy Wade Martin and Montague Gordon Poff1
31 Jan 1920Gatewood, Fayette Co, WVJames Henry Martin and Martha Alice Poff1
17 Apr 1930Gatewood, Fayette Co, WVPercy Wade Martin, Georgia Gladys Reed, Margaret L. Martin, James Henry Martin and Martha Alice Poff1
18 Apr 1940Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVHenry Ballard Tincher, Martha Alice Poff, Esther V. Tincher, Silas Tincher and Thomas M. Tincher1
4 Apr 1950Gatewood, Fayette Co, WVHenry Ballard Tincher and Martha Alice Poff1

Partners and Children
Child

Partners and Children
Marriage*22 Nov 1909 She married James Henry Martin at Montgomery Co, VA, on 22 Nov 1909.
J.H. Martin, age 53, par. R. & M. Martin; M.A. Poff, age 26, par. W.T. & E.F. Poff.3,1 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  3. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  5. [S237] Obituary, W.T. Poff, Bluefield (WV) Daily Telegraph, Saturday, 17 May 1941.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Martha Alice Tincher, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Thursday, 12 May 1955.

Brainard Wheeler Poff1,2

M, #20899, b. 11 Feb 1890, d. 19 Oct 1967
Display Family
FatherWilliam Taylor Poff1 b. 20 May 1848, d. 15 May 1941
MotherEllen Frances Jackson1 b. circa 1850, d. 1920
Birth*11 Feb 1890 Brainard was born at Huffville, Floyd Co, VA, on 11 Feb 1890.1,2 
 He was the son of William Taylor Poff and Ellen Frances Jackson.1 
(Witness) Census15 Jun 1900 Brainard Wheeler Poff appeared on the census of 15 Jun 1900 in the household of William Taylor Poff and Ellen Frances Jackson at Christiansburg Dist, Montgomery Co, VA.1 
Marriage*21 Mar 1909 He married Ocie Alice Muncy at Floyd Co, VA, on 21 Mar 1909.
W.B. Poff, age 19, single, b. Floyd Co, par. W.L. & Ella; Alice O. Muncy, age 18, single, b. Floyd Co, VA, par. Lee & Rena.3,1 
EmploymentApr 1910 Occupation: farmer in Apr 1910 at Little River Dist, Floyd Co, VA.1 
Census*23 Apr 1910 Brainard Wheeler Poff and Ocie Alice Muncy appeared on the census as head of household at Little River Dist, Floyd Co, VA, on 23 Apr 1910.1 
Num Child*23 Apr 1910 Brainard Wheeler Poff and Ocie Alice Muncy had 1 children, with 1 living at the time of the census in 1910.1 
Employment*Jun 1917 Occupation: railroader in Jun 1917 at Princeton, Mercer Co, WV. Stationary fireman, Virginian Railroad Co.2 
Residence*5 Jun 1917 Brainard Wheeler Poff resided at Silver Springs, Mercer Co, WV, on 5 Jun 1917.2 
Mlt-Registration*5 Jun 1917 He registered for the draft on 5 Jun 1917 at Mercer Co, WV.2 
EmploymentMay 1930 Occupation: electrician in May 1930 at East River Dist, Mercer Co, WV. Railroad.1 
Census2 May 1930 He and Ocie Alice Muncy appeared on the census as head of household at East River Dist, Mercer Co, WV, on 2 May 1930.1 
ResidenceJul 1939 Brainard Wheeler Poff resided at Princeton, Mercer Co, WV, in Jul 1939.4 
(informant) Death18 Jul 1939 Brainard was informant for the death of James Thomas Poff at Pisgah, Mercer Co, WV, on 18 Jul 1939.5 
EmploymentMay 1940 Occupation: electrician in May 1940 at East River Dist, Mercer Co, WV. Railroad.1 
Census7 May 1940 Brainard Wheeler Poff and Ocie Alice Muncy appeared on the census as head of household at East River Dist, Mercer Co, WV, on 7 May 1940.1 
Residence15 May 1941 Brainard Wheeler Poff resided at Princeton, Mercer Co, WV, on 15 May 1941.6 
Residence11 May 1955 He resided at Princeton, Mercer Co, WV, on 11 May 1955.7 
Death*19 Oct 1967 Brainard died on 19 Oct 1967 at Princeton Hospital, Princeton, Mercer Co, WV, at age 77.5 
Burial*22 Oct 1967 His body was interred on 22 Oct 1967 at Princeton, Mercer Co, WV, at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.5 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 Jun 1900Christiansburg Dist, Montgomery Co, VAWilliam Taylor Poff, Ellen Frances Jackson, Martha Alice Poff, Effie Constance Poff and Brainard Wheeler Poff1
23 Apr 1910Little River Dist, Floyd Co, VABrainard Wheeler Poff, Ocie Alice Muncy and Lena Pearl Poff1
2 May 1930East River Dist, Mercer Co, WVBrainard Wheeler Poff, Ocie Alice Muncy, Lena Pearl Poff, Herman L. Poff and Elbert T. Poff1
7 May 1940East River Dist, Mercer Co, WVBrainard Wheeler Poff, Ocie Alice Muncy, Herman L. Poff and Elbert T. Poff1

Partners and Children
Marriage*21 Mar 1909 He married Ocie Alice Muncy at Floyd Co, VA, on 21 Mar 1909.
W.B. Poff, age 19, single, b. Floyd Co, par. W.L. & Ella; Alice O. Muncy, age 18, single, b. Floyd Co, VA, par. Lee & Rena.3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
  4. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, of brother James Thomas Poff.
  5. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  6. [S237] Obituary, W.T. Poff, Bluefield (WV) Daily Telegraph, Saturday, 17 May 1941.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Martha Alice Tincher, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Thursday, 12 May 1955.

Anna Eliza Poff1,2,3

F, #20900, b. 15 May 1869, d. 11 Jul 1956
Display Family
FatherWilliam Taylor Poff2 b. 20 May 1848, d. 15 May 1941
MotherEllen Frances Jackson2 b. circa 1850, d. 1920
Birth*15 May 1869 Anna was born at Floyd Co, VA, on 15 May 1869.3,2,1 
 She was the daughter of William Taylor Poff and Ellen Frances Jackson.2 
(Witness) Census28 Sep 1870 Anna Eliza Poff appeared on the census of 28 Sep 1870 in the household of William Taylor Poff and Ellen Frances Jackson at Locust Grove Twp, Floyd Co, VA.2 
(Witness) CensusJun 1880 Anna Eliza Poff appeared on the census of Jun 1880 in the household of William Taylor Poff and Ellen Frances Jackson at Cave Spring Dist, Roanoke Co, VA.2 
Marriage*26 Jun 1892 She married John William Jennings Jr at Floyd Co, VA, on 26 Jun 1892.
John Jennings Jr, age 29, single, b. Floyd Co, par. John J. & Hannah; Annie E. Poff, age 22, single, b. Floyd Co, par. W. Taylor & Ellen.1 
Census*16 Jun 1900 Anna Eliza Poff and John William Jennings Jr appeared on the census as head of household at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA, on 16 Jun 1900.4 
Num Child*16 Jun 1900 Anna Eliza Poff and John William Jennings Jr had 5 children, with 5 living at the time of the census in 1900.4 
Num Child20 Apr 1910 Anna Eliza Poff and John William Jennings Jr had 8 children, with 8 living at the time of the census in 1910.2 
Census20 Apr 1910 Anna Eliza Poff and John William Jennings Jr appeared on the census as head of household at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA, on 20 Apr 1910.2 
Census16 Jan 1920 Anna Eliza Poff and John William Jennings Jr appeared on the census as head of household at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA, on 16 Jan 1920.2 
Census16 Apr 1930 Anna Eliza Poff and John William Jennings Jr appeared on the census as head of household at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA, on 16 Apr 1930.2 
Census25 Apr 1940 Anna Eliza Poff and John William Jennings Jr appeared on the census as head of household at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA, on 25 Apr 1940.2 
Residence*15 May 1941 Anna Eliza Poff resided at Huffville, Floyd Co, VA, on 15 May 1941.5 
Residence11 May 1955 She resided at Staunton, Augusta Co, VA, on 11 May 1955.6 
Death*11 Jul 1956 Anna died on 11 Jul 1956 at Western State Hosp, Staunton, Augusta Co, VA, at age 87.3 
Burial*14 Jul 1956 Her body was interred on 14 Jul 1956 at Floyd Co, VA, at Jennings Fam Cem.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
28 Sep 1870Locust Grove Twp, Floyd Co, VAWilliam Taylor Poff, Ellen Frances Jackson and Anna Eliza Poff2
Jun 1880Cave Spring Dist, Roanoke Co, VAWilliam Taylor Poff, Ellen Frances Jackson, Anna Eliza Poff, William Asa Poff and Mary Elizabeth Poff2
16 Jun 1900Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VAJohn William Jennings Jr, Anna Eliza Poff, George W. Jennings, Hester B. Jennings, Heath K. Jennings, Vera C. Jennings and Edith G. Jennings4
20 Apr 1910Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VAJohn William Jennings Jr, Anna Eliza Poff, George W. Jennings, Hester B. Jennings, Heath K. Jennings, Vera C. Jennings, Edith G. Jennings, John Malcolm Jennings, Annie Madeline Jennings and Garland P. Jennings2
16 Jan 1920Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VAJohn William Jennings Jr, Anna Eliza Poff, John Malcolm Jennings, Annie Madeline Jennings and Garland P. Jennings2
16 Apr 1930Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VAJohn William Jennings Jr and Anna Eliza Poff2
25 Apr 1940Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VAJohn William Jennings Jr and Anna Eliza Poff2

Partners and Children
Marriage*26 Jun 1892 She married John William Jennings Jr at Floyd Co, VA, on 26 Jun 1892.
John Jennings Jr, age 29, single, b. Floyd Co, par. John J. & Hannah; Annie E. Poff, age 22, single, b. Floyd Co, par. W. Taylor & Ellen.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S237] Obituary, W.T. Poff, Bluefield (WV) Daily Telegraph, Saturday, 17 May 1941.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Martha Alice Tincher, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Thursday, 12 May 1955.